Installation

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing PremiAnno in Adobe Premiere Pro.

System Requirements

• Adobe Premiere Pro: 2024 or later (recommended)
• Operating System: Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+
• ZXP/UXP Installer: Required for extension installation

Installation Steps

Method 1: Using ZXP/UXP Installer (Recommended)

1. Download PremiAnno

   • Visit the Release Page
   • Download the latest .zxp file

2. Install ZXP/UXP Installer

   • Download from aescripts.com
   • Install the application on your system

3. Install PremiAnno Extension

   • Open ZXP/UXP Installer
   • Drag and drop the PremiAnno .zxp file into the installer window
   • Wait for the installation to complete

4. Restart Premiere Pro

   • Close Adobe Premiere Pro if it's running
   • Launch Premiere Pro

5. Access PremiAnno

   • In Premiere Pro, go to Window > Extensions > PremiAnno
   • The PremiAnno panel will appear

Method 2: Manual Installation (Advanced)

For developers or advanced users who want to install from source:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/rmuraix/premianno.git
   cd premianno

2. Install Dependencies

   pnpm install

3. Build the Extension

   pnpm lib build

4. Load the Extension

   • The extension will be automatically symlinked to Adobe's CEP extensions folder
   • Restart Adobe Premiere Pro
   • Navigate to Window > Extensions > PremiAnno

For more details on development setup, see the Development Guide.

Verification

After installation, verify that PremiAnno is working:

1. Open Adobe Premiere Pro
2. Create or open a project
3. Go to Window > Extensions > PremiAnno
4. The PremiAnno panel should appear and be functional

Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Appearing

• Ensure you've restarted Premiere Pro after installation
• Check that you're using a compatible version of Premiere Pro
• Try reinstalling the extension

Installation Fails

• Verify that ZXP/UXP Installer is up to date
• Check that you downloaded the correct ZXP release asset
• Ensure you have administrator privileges on your system

Plugin Crashes

• Report issues on GitHub Issues

Next Steps

• Usage Guide - Learn how to use PremiAnno
• Getting Started - Quick start guide